Second Chance at Love

Chapter 20

After helping Kaylee pick out her outfit, I get her hair and makeup done. I love these moments with her. They are so special and precious to me, and to her. I’m a lucky mom to be able to have this kind of bond with her. Not that many parents I know are this close to their kids.

When Alex came to pick her up, he again, had a beautiful flower arrangement for her. He is already spoiling her rotten, and they only started dating. I reminded them of her curfew and staying safe.

After they leave, I start getting ready. I haven’t been paintballing in so long. I’m really excited about it. The last time I when paintballing was with Mathieu, way back in high school. That was only a few days before all this s**t happened.

I hope I still have my gear and that it still fits me? I’ll have to find it first. If I do find it and it doesn’t fit, I’ll have to go get a new one.

I wouldn’t be disappointed if I had to go shopping. I tell myself, smirking.

Going downstairs in the storage room, I look around at all the bins and sigh a little.

This is going to take a while. Better get searching. I tell myself.

I start going through my bins looking for it. Bin after bin, I start thinking that maybe I did get rid of it and I don’t remember. It has been so long since I last used it. I guess I’ll really have to go shopping.

Opening another bin, I let out a surprised gasp. Taking the top items, I feel myself tearing up.

Michael’s favorite shirt…

Lifting it up to my nose and breathing in its scent, making so many memories flow in my mind.

 *Flash Back*

“I’m fat!” I cry out, looking at my naked body in the mirror.

“You are not fat! Stop saying that!” Michael says to me with a reproachful look in his eyes.

“Yes, I am! I look like a whale!” I say, crying even louder. “Nothing fits anymore! I hate my body!” I say, throwing myself on the bed.

Feeling the bed dip next to me, I feel him wrapping his arms around me.

“You are not fat.” He whispers in my ear. “You are pregnant with our little girl. I don’t think I’ve ever found you as beautiful as I do now.” He says, kissing my shoulder tenderly.

Turning over to face him, I rub my face against his chest.

“You’re just saying it to make me feel better,” I say, whipping my tears on his shirt.

“No, I’m not.” He says, backing away to get a better look at me. “I’ve always dreamt about seeing you, round belly, in my arms, caring our child. You are making my dream come true. I love you so much, and I do find you the most beautiful right now, in this moment.” He says, giving me a quick chaste kiss. “Humm, but there is one thing bugging me.” He says frowning.

“I knew it! You lied! I am fat!” I say, starting to cry again.

Smiling and laughing a little at me, I push him away.

“Stop laughing at me!” I cry out.

“Can you let me say what I have to say before freaking out?” He says, raising an eyebrow, making me quiet down a little.

“I was going to say, the only thing is, you just covered my favorite shirt with your snot.” He says, trying not to burst out laughing,

Looking down at his shirt, I see the tears and snot on in. Looking back at him in the eyes, I can’t help myself from bursting out laughing, making him laugh too.

“There’s that smile I love so much. Now, put on your jogging pants, we’re going shopping, and I’m not taking no for an answer! Now get your sexy ass up and ready!” He says, swatting my ass while getting out of bed.

Looking at him taking his shirt off to change, gets me all hot and bothered. Crawling to the edge of the bed, I snake my arms around his waist.

“What are you doing?” He asks in a sing-song voice.

“Getting your attention,” I say, unbuttoning his jeans and pulling them down, along with his underwear.

“Stop, we’re supposed to go shopping for you.” He says, placing his hand on mine to try to stop me.

Keyword, try.

“But what if I want to do something else first?” I ask in a low sexy voice, licking my lips.

“Well, if that’s the case, how can I refuse my beautiful wife?” He says, taking my lips with his, pushing me backward, Ravishing my whole body with hot wet kisses.

*End of Flash Back*

Whipping my tears, I put the shirt back in the bin and close it.

Why did I find this right now?

With a heavy heart, I continue looking for my paintball gear.

Finally finding it, I try it on. Luckily, it still fits, and I don’t have to go shopping. I’m no longer in my happy carefree mood. Finding Michael’s shirt has stirred up so many emotions. I’m not sure how to handle them right now. Especially since I invited Mathieu out on a date.

Is this a sign from Michael? Should I cancel my date with Mathieu? What am I supposed to do now?

Sitting down, holding on my clothes, I let out an exasperated sigh.

Pondering about it for a few minutes, thinking about the pros on cons of this situation, I finally make a decision.

Getting up with my newly found resolve, I pick up my bag and head out.